by Ilona Popper, North Cascades Institute Writer in Residence, Summer 2014 I was lucky enough to enjoy a brief writer-in-residency at the North Cascades Institute in May …
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We’re excited to introduce you to a new book that explores the natural and cultural history of the North Cascades in lyrical words, informative maps and awesome …
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Join North Cascades Institute, RE Sources for Sustainable Communities North Sound Baykeeper Team and the United States Forest Service for an annual trash cleanup at Baker Lake …
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Editor’s note: Mountain School is about to start back up for its fall season! After teaching two seasons and hundreds of students last year, I thought a …
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In the middle of May, I moved halfway across the country, to a state I’d never been to, to play at a wetland with five- and six-year-olds.
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I have recommended the hike to Cascade Pass and up Sahale Arm to countless visitors in search of a day’s worth of adventure while working this summer …
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By Sioux Towner I had the privilege to witness, for the second year running, Youth Leadership Adventures in action. North Cascade Institute really knows how to navigate …
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The East side is burning. A certain degree of compartmentalization is required to brush away images of treasured places in flames, wildlife fleeing for their lives, and homes …
Read More of Prometheus in Paradise: Fires in the Methow Valley bring loss but reveal a committed community
Washington is an amazing place. From the tide pools on the West Coast to the mountains in the heart of the state to the river gorges in …
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Join North Cascades Institute for fun, educational outings to engage in meaningful research in the North Cascades ecosystem. Your participation in our BioBlitzes will provide important contributions …
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